THE Utah Jazz hit the highway Friday to face New Orleans Pelicans. Each groups can be lacking key contributors heading into the competition.
Lauri Markkanen (again), Walker Kessler (relaxation), John Collins (hip), Johnny Juzang (hand) and Michah Potter (sickness) are out. As for New Orleans, Brandon Ingram (ankle) and Herbert Jones (shoulder) are out, whereas Dejounte Murray (elbow) is possible.
Walker Kessler, John Collins, Micah Potter, Lauri Markkanen, Johnny Juzang and Jordan Clarkson have all been dominated out for the Jazz tomorrow towards the New Orleans Pelicans.
-Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) January 17, 2025
This would be the first assembly of a two-game sequence for the Jazz. Each video games will happen in New Orleans, with the second contest scheduled for Monday.
The Jazz are placing no effort into their tanking technique. Resting Kessler for the second time in three video games is one thing else. Utah’s beginning heart is rumored to be unavailable by way of commerce, however resting Kessler would possibly counsel he’s, or are the Jazz decided to maximise their lottery possibilities?
Both approach, you do not see a wholesome 23 yr outdated taking time without work to relaxation a number of occasions per week. Arguably Kessler has been Utah’s most impactful participant this season. Utah has been a catastrophe on protection when Kessler will not be on the sphere.
If the season ended right this moment, the Jazz would have the fifth-best odds within the lottery. Utah is simply 1.5 video games behind the Pelicans, who’ve the third-best lottery odds.
Oddsmakers do not see this one as shut as a result of the Jazz can be lacking three starters. The DraftKings place New Orleans among the many favorites with 11 factors. Tip-off is at 6:00 p.m. MT.
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